The Regent / Regal bus chassis were good base for making different van conversions. That way, one-floor vans with a huge side door and one-place cabin were produced on the Regent ( model 661 ) chassis. Later, several special vans were produced on the AEC Regent MkIII ( model 0962 ) bus chassis. Thus, two TV van for the BBC company were built in circa 1948. A Merryweather ladder was mounted on the roof. Another company, who used a similar hybrid of bus and van was Garrett & Griffiths as a racehorse transport.

would like info on setting timing on 1925 American LaFrance-12. 6 cylinder in line engine. Has Magneto and distributor. Where should the advance lever be positioned for setting timing? How many degree of timing does the engine require 34, 36, 38 degrees Before Top Dead Center. Should the engine be started with any of the compression valves opened? Need this info for a Christmas parade in Titusville, Fl. Thanks for any help. Richard Burns, fire Chief's father in law.